According to its website, “RFF is a nonprofit and nonpartisan think tank located in Washington, DC that conducts independent research — rooted primarily in economics and other social sciences — on environmental and natural resource issues.” (http://www.rff.org/about_rff/index.htm; accessed 8/6/03)

“RFF received $1,622,350 in 2001 and $1,859,985 in 2002 from corporate sponsors. Corporations that contribute a minimum of $25,000 annually...are recognized as members of the RFF Council.”